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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LO04 MZXMOT history

LO04 MZX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LO04 MZX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,946 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 MZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 MZX was last recorded at 80,946 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,310 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
3,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,946 miles
  • 2025 – 75,310 miles
  • 2024 – 73,673 miles
  • 2023 – 72,916 miles
  • 2022 – 71,749 miles
  • 2021 – 65,136 miles
  • 2020 – 59,405 miles
  • 2019 – 55,815 miles
  • 2018 – 48,795 miles
  • 2017 – 45,694 miles
  • 2016 – 36,906 miles
  • 2015 – 28,977 miles
  • 2014 – 23,826 miles
  • 2013 – 16,013 miles
  • 2012 – 11,953 miles
  • 2011 – 10,977 miles
  • 2010 – 10,276 miles
  • 2009 – 9,295 miles
  • 2008 – 8,400 miles
  • 2007 – 7,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,946 miles (+5,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,946 miles
    Test number
    875472393710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass75,310 miles (+1,637)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    463136815630
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass73,673 miles (+757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    219580197204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass72,916 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    134609609815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,749 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,749 miles
    Test number
    886866129439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,136 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    118274384602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,405 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,405 miles
    Test number
    511704764230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,815 miles (+7,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    295944179174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,795 miles (+3,101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,795 miles
    Test number
    354371949797
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass45,694 miles (+8,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    140724338136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has light scratches
  11. Pass36,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    890527356971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,906 miles (+7,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    739888288076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass28,977 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,977 miles
    Test number
    639968285167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,826 miles (+7,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    306094094478
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass16,013 miles (+4,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,013 miles
    Test number
    469648403451
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass11,953 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,953 miles
    Test number
    477522912308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,977 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,977 miles
    Test number
    665197001395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,276 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,276 miles
    Test number
    490311990291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail9,295 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,295 miles
    Test number
    242042409355
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass9,295 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,295 miles
    Test number
    720742109334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,400 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,400 miles
    Test number
    874851518355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,324 miles
    Test number
    632906117300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 MZX

Does LO04 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 MZX is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 MZX?
The MOT on LO04 MZX is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 MZX done?
LO04 MZX was recorded at 80,946 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
Has LO04 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 MZX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LO04 MZX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO04 MZX find?
LO04 MZX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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